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Parabens
Parabens are synthetic preservatives used in foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care products such as deodorants, moisturizers and shampoos. Common parabens include methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben. Parabens allow skin care products to survive for months or even years in your medicine cabinet.
The dangers of Triethanolamine
Two harsh chemicals don’t make a right. While federal regulations allow small doses of Triethanolamine in beauty and personal care items, they have proved hazardous short term and long term effects ranging from skin and eye irritation, to damaging the respiratory and immune systems and inciting cancer.
GMOs are bad for you
Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are created when a gene from one species is transferred to another, creating something that would not be found in nature.
A large percentage of domestic crops (up to 85% of soybean yields) have DNA that was tweaked in a lab.
A large percentage of domestic crops (up to 85% of soybean yields) have DNA that was tweaked in a lab.
Enhance sports performance
Distance runners have long engaged in a practice known as "soda doping" -- or taking bicarbonate of soda capsules -- before races to enhance performance, a measure that's thought to work similarly to carbohydrate loading. It's also been shown to improve speed among swimmers.
Balance pH & promote healing
Although acidity is necessary for the digestion of food, too much acidity in the body promotes diseases such as osteoporosis, cancer, and arthritis. All of these conditions thrive in an acidic environment. Drinking baking soda dissolved in water helps to balance pH and promotes wellbeing and energy.
Reduce wrinkles naturally
Degradation and loss of collagen is the real cause of wrinkles! Research confirms that collagen found in gelatin helped to reduce visible signs of wrinkling. Gelatin can stimulate and enhance production of new and non-fragmented collagen. Glycine is used in luxurious soaps, moisturizing lotions, and anti-aging skin treatments due to its skin conditioning properties.
Reduce chronic inflammation
Inflammation is how our bodies respond to traumas, such as a physical injury or a microbial assault. The body releases immune cells to the area. Those cells then release chemicals (including those that cause inflammation) to help protect and heal the area.
